Today marks the 52nd anniversary of one of the darkest days in this nation’s history. On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered while standing on the balcony of a motel in Memphis Tennesee. As the world remembers this icon, we are currently experiencing a very different kind of challenge with the onset […]
Your sixth-grade social studies teacher has pushed a narrative about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that was simply a lie. They wanted you to think that our shining prince was weak, gentile and not about that life. But there was absolutely nothing weak about Dr. King. His position of non-violence was not only taken from […]
Sometimes a good idea can be delivered poorly. The Florida State Seminoles football program has apologized for a Monday tweet sent from one of its accounts that attempted to “celebrate” Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In an attempt to honor Dr. King, Florida State’s Recruiting Twitter account created an image, portraying Dr. King with a Nike […]
Martin Luther King Jr’s. niece says her uncle might’ve really gotten a kick out of Cardi B’s “Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement” parody, however, the wives wouldn’t have found it funny. TMZ spoke to Alveda King, MLK’s niece, and she assured that she understands the video was all in good fun and that’s it. […]
Cardi B has apologized to the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. for her portrayal of the Civil Rights Movement leader’s wife, Coretta Scott King, in a parody. TMZ posted an old video of the then-Instagram sensation/reality star starring in a 2-minute satire called “The Real Housewives of Civil Rights.” a two-minute satire that surfaced […]
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King day and people all over the country are honoring him with special events and acts of kindness to commemorate the day while honoring his legacy. Among the many celebrators, was the streaming platform, Tidal. Seems like the perfect timing with everything going on in the world. Today Tidal launched […]
On August 28, 1963 American Civil Rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his infamous “I Have A Dream” speech at the March on Washington. Delivered to over 200,000 civil rights supporters on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., the speech was a monumental event in the Civil Rights Movement. MLK called […]
As the presidential race continues to heat up, HBO is adding to the discussion by way of a timely film showcasing the positive outcome that can take place when our leaders put their differences aside and focus on the greater good of the country. All The Way takes an in depth look at how the […]
Earlier this week, the nation remembered the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a countless number of ceremonies and events taking place across the country to honor his memory. In New York City, the most memorable of events that took place was the #MLKNOW program, which celebrated Dr. King’s massive […]
This weekend, we celebrate the life of a man credited with so many triumphs and strides made during the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to fighting the racial disparities and injustices of the United States. While he faced opposition from every angle—ranging from the federal government to other Blacks […]